Andrew Pollard: 'I didn't train until I was 30'
Andrew Pollard starred in the Hull Truck/New Vic co-production of The Ladykillers at both theatres " a play that he suggested to
Andrew Pollard starred in the Hull Truck/New Vic co-production of The Ladykillers at both theatres " a play that he suggested to
Diana Vickers and S Club 7's Paul Cattermole have been cast in the return of a touring production of The Rocky Horror
A free, part-time training course for young actors has been established in Warwick. Youth theatre company Playbox has founded the Ustinov Theatre
Mel Hillyard has won the JP Morgan emerging director award 2015 and will now stage a production at the Orange Tree Theatre
A new Harry Potter stage show is to premiere in the West End next summer. Based on a story created by JK
When actor Nadia Nadif grew restless with the lack of diversity on stage she founded Untold Theatre: a company that produces shows
Designer John Napier has raised concerns that too many theatre designers are being trained for a diminishing number of jobs. In a
Costume designs and set models from Olivier-award winning designer John Napier will feature in an exhibition spanning his 50 years' work in
Jessica Hepburn has revealed she will step down as the executive director of the Lyric Hammersmith after nine years. After joining the
Tewkesbury’s Roses Theatre is to stage a programme of outdoor work while the venue closes over the summer for an £800,000 renovation.
Actor Tim Healy has lost a 10-year legal battle to claim tax relief on housing while he was starring in West End musical
Ambassador Theatre Group has lost the management contract for the Churchill Theatre in Bromley after running it for 15 years. From April
A new revival of Simon Stephens' One Minute is to be staged at the Vaults in Waterloo. The play, produced by theatre
A self-described "honest thief", James Freedman doesn't use his nimble fingers for criminal gain. On the contrary, he has performed as a
BBC Radio 2 has named contemporary dance choreographer Thomas Small as its first ever artist-in-residence. In addition to a £15,000 bursary, Small
The number of people attending the Brighton Fringe has more than doubled in the last four years. In May, the month-long arts
Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Guys and Dolls is to transfer to the West End for a limited 12-week run. Following a
A 17-year-old student from Carlisle has become the first winner of a new £3,000 scholarship from performing arts school Razzamataz. Lauryn Jamieson
A new play imagining what would happen if Romeo and Juliet had not died will feature in the Dukes' new season in
Entertainment unions have banded together to declare their support for the BBC ahead of its charter renewal in 2016. Equity, BECTU and
Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93. The actor, known for numerous film roles including several turns as Count Dracula,
Newcastle Theatre Royal is launching a free, full-time training course for young actors. The Project A programme will be led by actor
Jamie Muscato has replaced Bart Edwards in The House of Mirrors and Hearts at the Arcola Theatre. Edwards was previously announced as
West End venue the London Palladium is returning to its roots as the home of variety, with a programme that will focus
Backstage workers have agreed a 6% pay increase over the course of two years, following talks between union BECTU and UK Theatre.